B-SEOW-Short-eared Owl
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
- Phylum: Craniata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Strigiformes
- Family: Strigidae
The short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is a widespread grassland species in the family Strigidae. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls
General Information
Key Habitat Features
Nest on dry, raised ground in open fields, dry marshes, and grasslands where sufficient nest cover (tall grass) and abundant prey is available.
Forage for prey in open areas with patchy vegetation.
Objectives
Minimize disturbance during the breeding season.
Maintain nesting habitat throughout all seasons.
Maintain desired plant communities and key habitat features.
Planning and Operational Measures
All Activities
Identify key habitat features using appropriate measures (i.e. QP direction, desktop review, field confirmation, etc) and plan activities within the operating area accordingly.
Time works such that they occur outside of the critical timing window.
All Activities
Undertake construction and operation of oil and gas activities in a manner that minimizes impacts to desired plant communities and key habitat features.
Timing considerations when working within identified habitat:
Avoid disturbance and/or clearing activities during the critical timing window from April 1 to July 31.